Need help installing a 46RE transmission dipstick tube

[WH23G3G]

I know it's for Charger questions. But I'm at a loss. I just acquired a 1999 Dodge Dakota R/T Solar Yellow two weeks ago. I'm having some problems with the transmission dipstick tube popping out when I check the fluid. The transmission has been changed to a 2001 model 46RE transmission. So same transmission model just different year. The dipstick has one bracket that bolts to either the head or the transmission bellhousing. But since I didn't do the swap and have never messed with one I don't know where the bolt goes. I've looked all over the internet, the Chrysler dealer, junkyards, and tried two Dakota R/T message boards and have had no help. I can't even drive it because it might pop out and leak fluid out. If I just knew where the bracket bolts to. I tried to place the dipstick tube in the same location as an original underhood picture I've found out of a book but the bracket doesn't seem to match to any unused hole on the back or I'm just missing the hole. Also a problem is I can't see the back since I'm doing it from the top and it isn't any better from laying under the bottom of it. If I knew if the bracket bolted to the head versus the bellhousing it might help determine where I need to try and put a bolt at. I verified with Chrysler that it's the correct dipstick tube and I even ordered a new one because this one has a dented top where my friend had to tap it into the transmission in an emergency attempt to get it home. At least if I had the bracket bolted in the tube wouldn't move and pop out anymore until I can get the knew dipstick tube in which I'll need to know how to mount it too anway. Anyone here have a Dakota R/T and know how it mounts correctly?

[John_Kunkel]

The bracket attaches to one of the bolts that holds the transmission case to the block.